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Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) Does technology impoverish the mind?: 11 of 29
Anyone with a clear understanding of what technology is and how it fits into our lives cannot deny that technology has an effect on our minds; and that effect is not a positive one. I would consider the term technology in the context we're using it to mean a physical tool which is designed to make the accomplishment of some ... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Health (Other) Book reviews: Natural Cures "They" Don't Want You to Know About, by Kevin Trudeau: 7 of 16
Kevin Trudeau's book "Natural Cures 'They' Don't Want You to Know About" was my formal introduction to a world of effective alternative medicine. It built the foundation of what is now a greatly-expanded understanding of the corruption of government by pharmaceutical and insurance companies. I can't believe I didn't notice b... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness How eating red meat affects the environment: 8 of 16
While the specific act of eating red meat probably has very little effect on the environment, the way most of us go about acquiring our red meat has a huge and very negative environmental impact. Most of us who eat red meat in modern industrial societies do not hunt our own; we purchase it from a grocery store which has purc... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health Health problems faced by companion dogs: 3 of 6
Companion dogs tend to plagued with many more health problems than their larger cousins. This unfortunate phenomenon is due to the long history of inbreeding in the genetic lines of most breeds of companion dogs. In many ways, purchasing a companion breed is downright cruel, because these dogs usually have a much lower quali... More..
Food & Drink > Beef, Pork & Meat Recipes Recipes: Main course elk dinners: 1 of 1
Elk Skirt Steak Stir-fry This is a fast and easy recipe that will help you turn a simple elk steak into a full and hearty meal. It will cost you hardly anything if you've already got the main ingredient (elk), and you probably already have the other ingredients in your kitchen anyway. The simple individual flavors will combi... More..
Arts & Humanities > Awareness & Reality How do we know that we exist?: 40 of 78
The Illusion of Self Since nothing in the universe is unique or accurately definable, neither then can the self be. The self is probably why we believe in time, in separatism, a higher being, or anything we believe in. The self is probably the basis of belief. It is probably the illusion of the self which most actively inspi... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Training Acceptable behavior at the vet's office for dogs and owners: 6 of 11
A visit to the vet's office is often a stressful experience for both pet and owner. Many of the animals at the vet's office are sick or injured and therefore are inordinately anxious, which makes good behavior on everyone's part an important aspect of a safe healing environment. First of all, I think many people bring their ... More..
Home & Garden > Lawn How to get rid of your green, energy-consuming lawn: 10 of 18
For those of us who are lucky enough to own land, our yards have so much potential; but unfortunately that potential is often smothered under a blanket of boring and useless green grass. There are so many better uses towards which this space can be put, and more decorative styles we, as landscapers, can draw inspiration from... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Reasons to eat locally grown foods: 18 of 30
Eating locally grown foods can provide one with significant health benefits, stimulate the local economy and usually has a much gentler impact on the environment than eating food from far away. Eating local is, when possible, a better option than eating mass-produced food that often ships from across the country; or sometime... More..
Food & Drink > Sauce, Spread & Dip Recipes Recipes: Creative pasta sauce and accompaniments: 20 of 32
Herb & Butter (or Oil) Spaghetti That's right, it's another painfully simple recipe brought to you by the mad man musing! I only had to include it here (even though it's so obvious and been done many times by better chefs than myself) because I made it for lunch today and my mom said she thought it was one of my best yet. We... More..